Nehemiah : WK 2 - MON
on July 28th, 2025
Tears Nehemiah 1:2-4Hanani, one of my brothers, came to visit me with some other men who had just arrived from Judah. I asked them about the Jews who had returned there from captivity and about how things were going in Jerusalem.They said to me, “Things are not going well for those who returned to the province of Judah. They are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem has been torn do... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 1 - GROUP GUIDE
on July 26th, 2025
INTRODUCTIONThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with, or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPENING QUESTION(S)If you could have a sit down with an historical figure, aside from Jesus Himself (too easy), who would it be and why? ... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 1 - FRI
on July 25th, 2025
QuestionsNehemiah 1:2Hanani, one of my brothers, came to visit me with some other men who had just arrived from Judah. I asked them about the Jews who had returned there from captivity and about how things were going in Jerusalem.I have a longtime friend, Phil, who routinely finds himself in the most amazing conversations. Whether it’s with close friends or perfect strangers, if I step away for a ... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 1 - THU
on July 24th, 2025
The CupbearerNehemiah 1:1These are the memoirs of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah. In late autumn, in the month of Kislev, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes’ reign, I was at the fortress of Susa.Nehemiah 1:11In those days I was the king’s cup-bearer.The story of Nehemiah is considered the last recorded activity before the Old Testament Scriptures fall silent, anticipating the coming Messiah of the... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 1 - WED
on July 23rd, 2025
Prologue Continued - EstherEsther 4:14“… who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”Many scholars believe that Nehemiah was the last book of the Old Testament to be written. Authorship is typically attributed to Ezra, who is also considered the likely author of 1st and 2nd Chronicles (originally a single book), as well as Ezra and possibly Esther. The Chronicles ar... Read More
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Nehemiah : WK 1 - TUE
on July 22nd, 2025
Prologue Continued – The TempleEzra 4:24-5:2So the work on the Temple of God in Jerusalem had stopped, and it remained at a standstill until the second year of the reign of King Darius of Persia. At that time the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem. They prophesied in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel an... Read More
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